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"I would particularly like to thank Anne Milton MP and the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling for their help in making this vital funding possible and available.

"We look forward to continued government support and investment in our borough."

All works outlined in Friday's announcement will be completed by spring 2020 said Mr Grayling, who is also MP for Epsom and Ewell.

A frequent scene on the A3 around Guildford (Image: Surrey Advertiser)

Cllr Matt Furniss, lead councillor for infrastructure in Guildford, added: “Recognising the importance of Guildford with funding to improve key junctions will also help improve safety as well ease existing congestion on this busy stretch of the A3.

"We welcome this latest investment in local road infrastructure and will continue to move forward with our long-term vision for an A3 tunnel.

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"This fits alongside plans with strategic partners to improve local rail capacity and provide new stations as part of our integrated transport approach.

"I would also like to thank Highways England and Surrey County Council , as we are working together to address existing problems and provide future solutions to improve our strategic and local road networks."